Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation Staff
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610-266-7565
President & CEO
As President and CEO, Phil Mitman helps to foster new initiatives. He provides a vital link among our investors, elected officials, leaders in private industry and the public. With our Board members, partners and LVEDC staff he helps to set the direction and tone of everything we do.
610-266-6633
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operating Officer Jean Mateff is responsible for internal administration and human resources duties. She oversees the budget, cash flow and audits and advises the CEO. She ensures that spending is aligned with the strategy developed by the Board and partners.
610-266-7665
Vice President of Fund Development and Business Relations
With nearly 30 years experience in community affairs, corporate support and fundraising at Air Products and Bethlehem Steel, Bob Bilheimer works to augment and advance LVEDC’s private-sector relations and fundraising initiatives.
610-266-0887
Vice President of Economic Development Finance
John Kingsley, Vice President of Economic Development Finance, is in charge of growing a process that provides more than two dozen low-interest, fixed-rate loan programs to Lehigh Valley businesses and companies looking to locate, expand and grow here.
610-266-6852
Vice President of Regional Development
As Vice President of Regional Development, Pete Reinke connects consultants and regional real estate brokers and developers with appropriate sites and financial incentives. He keeps our relationships strong with our economic development partners throughout the Lehigh Valley by assisting them with deals and works with local planners to promote urban development.
610-266-7535
Vice President of Entrepreneurial Development
Steve Melnick wears two hats. As Director of Project Development he helps governments navigate the complex world of economic development. As Coordinator of the Southside Bethlehem Keystone Innovation Zone he works with its partners to retain young talent and help them turn ideas into companies. Steve also coordinates the Keystone Opportunity Zone.
610-266-7179
Lehigh Valley Land Recycling Initiative Director
Holly Edinger coordinates the Lehigh Valley Land Recycling Initiative(LVLRI). LVLRI funding makes possible the assessment and remediation of the region’s abandoned and underutilized sites.
610-266-2236
Coordinator of Lehigh Valley Land Recycling Initiative
Tracy Yenolevich oversees the EPA Assessment Grants, manages assessment work at brownfield properties and coordinates consultants. She is also responsible for
marketing available brownfields through events, web sites and conferences as well as assisting the property owners through the LVLRI program.
610-266-2216
Director of the Office of Minority and Women Owned Businesses
As the Director of the Office of Minority and Women-Owned Businesses, Eduardo Eichenwald works with many of the regional organizations to help increase the number of start-up businesses in the region and assist in the retention and sustainability of existing businesses.
610-266-3817
Business Relations Manager
Althouse develops and coordinates LVEDC’s Business Retention and Expansion Program, an intricate part of the organization’s mission to grow existing business and jobs through interviewing and surveying Lehigh Valley business owners and public sector officials.
610-266-0523
Regional Development Manager
As the Regional Development Manager, Jarrett Witt has a foot in several worlds — attracting, retaining and growing businesses. He works with Pete Reinke to promote economic growth across the Lehigh Valley and with Bob Wendt on site visits to support business retention and expansion.
610-266-6622
Manager of Finance
Manager of Finance Judy Yanega presents investors with opportunities available through local loan pools. She helps businesses navigate the loan approval process — a critical function for executives who would rather focus on their business than paperwork.
610-266-2225
Finance & Administration Specialist
Finance and Administration Specialist Julie Ruane maintains the financial records, with additional payroll and administrative responsibilities. She works closely with Jean Mateff.
610-266-2218
Executive Assistant
Executive Assistant Laurie Demko works with Phil Mitman and serves as the administrative aide for the Board of Directors, Executive Committee and various Board committees. She also supports Steve Melnick in the coordination of the Keystone Opportunity Zone.